Review Chapter 4, Section 2 for Quiz

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Chapter 4, Section 2

II. Ideas Help Start a Revolution A. May 1775- delegates met at Second Continental Congress *created the Continental Army with Washington in charge B. June 1775- Battle of Bunker Hill

C. July 1775- Continental Congress sent King George III the Olive Branch Petition 1. George III rejected it 2. issued proclamation stating the colonies were in rebellion and ordered a naval blockade of the American coast

D. Patriots Declare Independence Thomas Paine- “Common Sense” E. June 1776- Continental Congress made movement to declare independence 1. Thomas Jefferson- Declaration of Independence a. influenced by John Locke b. “natural rights” c. “all men are created equal”

F. Americans Choose Sides 1. Loyalists 2. Patriots 3. Conflict divides other groups

Nathan Hale (1755-76) A young schoolteacher when the Revolution broke out, he was commissioned an officer in the Connecticut militia, served in the siege of Boston, then went to take part in operations in New York. He volunteered for the dangerous mission of getting information about the British forces on Long Island, where he went in the natural disguise of a schoolmaster. He was discovered, captured, and hanged without trial. He is remembered especially for the statement he is said to have uttered on the gallows: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

Ch 4, S2 II. Ideas Help Start a Revolution A. May 1775- delegates met at Second Continental Congress *created the Continental Army with Washington in charge B. June 1775- Battle of Bunker Hill C. July 1775- Continental Army sent King George III the Olive Branch Petition 1. George III rejected it 2. issued proclamation stating the colonies were in rebellion and ordered a naval blockade of the American coast D. Patriots Declare Independence Thomas Paine- “Common Sense” E. June 1776- Continental Congress made movement to declare independence 1. Thomas Jefferson- Declaration of Independence a. influenced by John Locke b. “natural rights” c. “all men are created equal” F. Americans Choose Sides 1. Loyalists 2. Patriots 3. Conflict divides other groups

Chapter 4 Review Questions What was the role of the Second Continental Congress? What was the key issued discussed? What action of Great Britain was a cause of the American colonists’ declaring independence? Who was appointed the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army? Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”? According to John Locke, who should give the government the authority to govern? What was the deadliest battle of the war? Who was the author of Common Sense? Who did Thomas Jefferson get ideas from when writing the Declaration of Independence? What were the people called who favored independence from Great Britain? What were those called who wanted to remain under British rule?

Discussion How did “Common Sense” invoke independent thoughts in the colonists? Explain in detail. ( At least one complete paragraph.) Has any written work influenced your thoughts on certain issues? Explain your answer, and give examples.

CP- Research Project You and a partner will be responsible for putting together a project on one of the major figures in the American Revolution. This project will consist of: A written report on the person that includes biographical information and why that person was important during this time period. A PowerPoint that will include the highlights of your report. You will present this to the class. It must include both information and pictures/art. You may also include sound. This project will be due on Sept 21. You have two weeks to complete this project, so both people should take on some of the responsibility of the work. We will spend at least 2 days in the computer lab to work on PowerPoint, and I will save your work to be presented on Sept 21!